Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
It is said that in 863, a spring with exceptionally fragrant water emerged within the grounds; because drinking this water led to the immediate recovery from illnesses, Emperor Seiwa bestowed upon the site the name “Gokō-gū”
(Shrine of the Fragrant Water).
Located in the southwestern part of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park (Kyoto Gyoen), this is the site of the former residence of the Kan’in-no-miya family—a branch of the Imperial family.
The stroll-style garden with a central pond, which can be viewed from the residence, is believed to have been created during the mid-Edo period.
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Syusui-tei, a two-story structure built in the *sukiya*-influenced *shoin* style, overlooks a pond known as Kujo-ike; it is said that the building was designed with a primary focus on the view, incorporating the Higashiyama mountains into its backdrop.
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Shusuitei, located in the southwestern part of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park (Kyoto Gyoen), was built as a secondary residence for the Kujo family—a prominent aristocratic house—and is considered a valuable cultural heritage site that offers insight into the lifestyle of that era and the *sukiya-shoin* architectural style.
Although it was drizzling on the day of my visit, the quiet garden—with its foliage just beginning to turn autumn colors—was truly beautiful.
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